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African Catholicism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A distinct form of Christianity that emerged in the Kingdom of Kongo, incorporating elements of Roman Catholicism with local African aesthetic and cultural traditions.

AP course connection

Topic 1.9: 1.9 West Central Africa: The Kingdom of Kongo

Unit 1

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